Is this normal?

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(02-02-2021 )Bward Wrote:  Just became an O/O 2014 freight shaker 125. ISX 15 450hp CM2250 10sp, and trying to learn as much as possible about my truck. I was messing around in Cummins Quickserve and noticed this.
Has my motor been governed down by Ryder(previous owner)?

The photo you posted is simply stating that at the upper limits of the motor power has been reduced to prevent damage. In regular operating mode, you are supposed to make 450 Brake Horse Power @ 1800 rpm. Your peak torque level is set for, or at, 1100 RPM

When you operate this truck, or motor, you want to keep the rpm's above 1500 rpms when going down the road, do not lug this motor say in the hills or mountains, keep the rpm level ABOVE 1500 rpm. If you lug the motor, it contributes towards a shortened engine life. contributes towards bust one of the liners loose and then will have to in frame the motor.

And you do know about the fuel pumps? That needs to be rebuilt every 400,000 miles or sooner, as they can and do fail, and when the do, in frame time, if the engine is even salvageable.

Back to your question...

Here is the definition of Brake HP...

HP vs BHP. Traditionally 'brake horsepower' (bhp) has been used as the definitive measurement of engine power. It's distinct from horsepower because it takes into account power loss due to friction – it's measured by running an engine up to full revs, then letting it naturally slow down to a dead stop.

If you purchase an Inline 6 reader and install the Insite Software on a laptop, you will then be able to see if anything has been done to lower HP or torque. If you are keeping this truck, you will need the Inline reader and software, check eBay, they can be had for around $200 - $300 delivered. Most of us got ours from China or Hong Kong. They work fine.

here is one from China https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cummins-INLINE-...Sw6~BgBUJ9

Here is one from the US if you want it quicker https://www.ebay.com/itm/Inline-6-USB-Da...SwG4Be7xPe